Another cam thread- custom cam
Le Mans Master
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Everyone seems to be happy with him. Happy enough to pay him $50 to spec a cam. But it’s not really black magic, and like I said before, tuning is the key to getting any decent sized cam to idle properly. I would put the money towards a decent cam kit.
Here’s what I would suggest, along the lines of what Turbo6TA suggested already, developed by a reputable C6 centri blower package vendor/installer, used in probably hundreds of C6 vettes, I’m sure any competent tuner will be able to dial the tune in easily:
https://briantooleyracing.com/a-a-su...-32030163.html
Here’s what I would suggest, along the lines of what Turbo6TA suggested already, developed by a reputable C6 centri blower package vendor/installer, used in probably hundreds of C6 vettes, I’m sure any competent tuner will be able to dial the tune in easily:
https://briantooleyracing.com/a-a-su...-32030163.html
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Everyone seems to be happy with him. Happy enough to pay him $50 to spec a cam. But it’s not really black magic, and like I said before, tuning is the key to getting any decent sized cam to idle properly. I would put the money towards a decent cam kit.
Here’s what I would suggest, along the lines of what Turbo6TA suggested already, developed by a reputable C6 centri blower package vendor/installer, used in probably hundreds of C6 vettes, I’m sure any competent tuner will be able to dial the tune in easily:
https://briantooleyracing.com/a-a-su...-32030163.html
Here’s what I would suggest, along the lines of what Turbo6TA suggested already, developed by a reputable C6 centri blower package vendor/installer, used in probably hundreds of C6 vettes, I’m sure any competent tuner will be able to dial the tune in easily:
https://briantooleyracing.com/a-a-su...-32030163.html
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“””””The cam will give you a 40-50rwhp gain on motor alone. The supercharger determines how much power you'll make. If you add a cam, the engine breathes better and boost will drop. If you were making 8lbs of boost with the stock cam, you'll make 6-7lbs with the PG cam. If you change pulleys to get your boost back to 8lbs, then you can expect to see around 650rwhp with this cam and your mods”””””
This was sent to me regarding my combo potential. 650 seems high to me, I was thinking around 580. Am I way off?
This was sent to me regarding my combo potential. 650 seems high to me, I was thinking around 580. Am I way off?
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“””””The cam will give you a 40-50rwhp gain on motor alone. The supercharger determines how much power you'll make. If you add a cam, the engine breathes better and boost will drop. If you were making 8lbs of boost with the stock cam, you'll make 6-7lbs with the PG cam. If you change pulleys to get your boost back to 8lbs, then you can expect to see around 650rwhp with this cam and your mods”””””
This was sent to me regarding my combo potential. 650 seems high to me, I was thinking around 580. Am I way off?
This was sent to me regarding my combo potential. 650 seems high to me, I was thinking around 580. Am I way off?
Burning Brakes
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That would be my guess with an M6 transmission and boost in the mid to high 8's. Maybe a little optimistic through an A6. Pat doesn't miss too many times though so I'd hate to bet against him. I'd probably choose something between Pat's cam and the one Sammy mentioned. If cam Cam Motion is grinding it, I wouldn't be afraid of going over .600 lift either. With the narrower LSA and same advance, the intake valve closes quicker helping low end power. I don't mind a little chop though. The cam Pat specced for you ought to be a real sweetheart with very little chop.
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Le Mans Master
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I use BTR springs. I have not had good luck with Tx Speed springs and was less than satisfied at how they handled things. If you gave me Tx Speed springs, I wouldn't use them. I used them once on top of a very mild cam and had a broken spring after just a few miles. The springs were installed by them on their heads. I've used several sets of BTR springs and have never had a problem. Here's the BTR springs I use: BTR PLATINUM LS DUAL SPRING KIT - .660" LIFT - SK001 (briantooleyracing.com)
Burning Brakes
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It would also be interesting to see the correlation between a cam size, a particular tuner and how soon the car is in for sale -section of this forum.
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By the way, anyone with a poor idling car can come by my house in Colorado Springs and I can help you smooth it out. Im not trying to make money here. Labor is free. Just making friends.
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Put a set of "Solids" and "Pop-Up" pistons in the engine and don't forget the "Cherry Bomb Glasspacks" and 4.11 gears . . .
